Congregation Of The Living Word, A Messianic Jewish Congregation

Parshat Vayishlach:  What is Your Name?  -  English and Spanish.  God told Jacob to return home, but Jacob was not ready to face his past or his brother. Jacob had no way to solve this dilemma...but God did!  Recorded December 2, 2023. Parshat Vaishlaj:  ¿Cuál es tu nombre?  - Inglés y Español.  Dios le dijo a Jacob que regresara a casa, pero Jacob no estaba listo para enfrentar su pasado o a su hermano. Jacob no tenía forma de resolver este dilema... ¡pero Dios sabía cómo hacerlo!  Grabado el 2 de diciembre de 2023.

The Western Wall  Part 1:  Is The Wall Important?  -  English and Spanish.  We know that the Temple was the holiest site on earth.  But is the Western Wall important?  Translated from a podcast originally posted on January 13, 2023.  El Muro OccidentalParte 1: ¿Es importante el Muro?  - Inglés y español.  Sabemos que el Templo era el lugar más sagrado de la tierra.  Pero, ¿es importante el Muro Occidental? Traducido de un podcast publicado originalmente el 13 de enero de 2023.

War in Israel  Part 15:  Pray For The Hostages' Families  -  English only.   David knew the anguish of having his family taken as hostages.  The Scriptures offer insight into the pain felt by the families. The passage highlights the importance of praying for the families involved in the war in Israel.  Recorded November 28, 2023.

Parshat Vayetzei:  And Jacob Went Out And Went Out Again  -  English only.   This Torah portion begins with Jacob leaving his home and ends with him leaving the house of Laban on his way back home. This pattern repeats in another setting in the Gospels. Perhaps there are lessons for us to learn from this pattern!  Recorded November 27, 2023.

Hanukkah  Part 1:  Hanukkah and The War in Israel -  English and Spanish.  What lessons can we learn from the Festival of Hanukkah regarding the war in Israel?   Recorded November 25, 2023. Hanukkah Parte 1: Hanukkah y La Guerra en Israel - Inglés y Español.  ¿Qué lecciones podemos aprender del Festival de Hanukkah con respecto a la guerra en Israel?   Grabado el 25 de noviembre de 2023.

War in Israel  Part 14:  Pray For Your Brother in Bonds  -  English only.   The Book of Hebrews provides profound insight for every follower of Messiah about praying for the hostages.  Recorded November 21, 2023.

War in Israel  Part 13:  Why is There No Ceasefire?  -  English only.  It has been six weeks since Hamas terrorists brutally massacred 1400 Israelis. Since then, Israel has been bombing Gaza, and the Palestinians report that their death toll is ten times as high.  Why doesn't Israel just agree to a ceasefire?  Why doesn't Israel just give the Palestinians their own homeland so we can all live in peace?  What exactly does Hamas want?  Join us as we look deeper into this conflict to understand what Israel is really fighting for!   Recorded November 20, 2023.

Lessons From the Flock  Part 10:  Benefits of Sheep  -  English only.  God created sheep for a purpose.  But exactly what are the benefits of raising sheep?   Recorded November 19, 2023.

Parshat Toledot:  Jacob the Heel Grabber  -  English only.  The Scriptures refer to Jacob as a man of great faith, but his life was filled with contention.  How did Jacob's failings hurt himself?  How did they hurt others?  Why did the Almighty choose a man with such contradictory aspects in his life?  Why didn't God choose someone else, someone better, to carry on the promises? Join us as we explore these questions. Recorded November 18, 2023.

A Few Minutes in The Gospel of Matthew:  You are The Light of The World  -  English only.  What did Messiah mean when He called His disciples "the light of the world?"  Recorded August 13, 2023.

Parshat Chai Sarah:  Why Do We Read The Torah?  Why Do We Read The Brit Chadashah?  -  English only.  Some people question why we have public readings from the Torah on Shabbat.  Others wonder why we read from the Gospels.  Why do we read from BOTH?  Recorded November 13, 2023.

War in Israel  Part 12:  Is This the Beginning of The End?  -  English and Spanish.  With the war escalating in Israel, many are worried.  Could this be the beginning of the end?  How should we prepare?  The Scriptures give us direction!   Recorded November 12, 2023. Guerra en Israel Parte 12: ¿Es este el principio del fin?  - Inglés y Español.  Con la escalada de la guerra en Israel, muchos están preocupados.  ¿Podría ser este el principio del fin?  ¿Cómo debemos prepararnos?  ¡Las Escrituras nos dan dirección!   Grabado el 12 de noviembre de 2023.

Parshat Chai Sarah:  A Prince of God Among Men  -  Spanish and English.  The sons of Heth referred to Abraham as a prince of God among men. What weight do their words carry for us today?  One ruler found out in a tragic way.  Recorded November 11, 2023. Parshat Chai Sarah: Un Príncipe de Dios entre los Hombres - Español e Inglés.  Los hijos de Het se refirieron a Abraham como un príncipe de Dios entre los hombres. ¿Qué peso tienen sus palabras para nosotros hoy?  Un gobernante lo descubrió de una manera trágica.  Grabado el 11 de noviembre de 2023.

The Promise to Abraham  -  English and Spanish.    God promised Eretz Yisrael to the children of Abraham. But He did more than just promise the land! Join us as we study how important it is to God that He gives us the land!  Recorded November 11, 2023. La Promesa a Abraham - Inglés y Español.    Dios prometió Eretz Yisrael a los hijos de Abraham. ¡Pero Él hizo más que sólo prometer la tierra! ¡Acompáñenos a estudiar lo importante que es para Dios que Él nos dé la tierra!  Grabado el 11 de noviembre de 2023

Yeshua the Lion, the Lamb, and More!  -  English only.  Join us as we explore Revelation chapter 5 and ask the question: Who is Yeshua?  Be ready for a surprising answer!   Recorded November 11, 2023. 

War in Israel  Part 11:  The Serpent in the Garden  -  English only.  The story of the serpent in the Garden of Eden is being replayed today across the world, but especially on college campuses.  What lesson must we learn from this?  Recorded November 17, 2023

Yeshua the Judge  -  English only.  We continue our series examining the different roles of Yeshua.  What does it mean for us today, and what does it mean for us at the end of time?  Recorded November 5, 2023.  

Parshat Vayera:  I am but Dust and Ashes  -  English only.  The Almighty told Abraham about His plan to destroy the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham pleaded with God for mercy on behalf of the cities. Why did God listen to Abraham?  Why is it crucial for followers of Yeshua to understand this?   Recorded November 4, 2023.  

War in Israel  Part 10:  The War Against Children  -  English and Spanish.  War affects everyone, but this war highlights the difference between how God's people look at children and how terrorists look at children.   Translated from a podcast originally recorded on November 3, 2023 Guerra en Israel Parte 10: La guerra contra los niños - Inglés y Español.  La guerra afecta a todos, pero esta guerra destaca la diferencia entre cómo el pueblo de Dios mira a los niños y cómo los terroristas miran a los niños.   Traducido de un podcast grabado originalmente el 3 de noviembre de 2023  

War in Israel  Part 10:  The War Against Children  -  English only.  War affects everyone, but this war highlights the difference between how God's people look at children and how terrorists look at children.   Recorded November 3, 2023.